Tex.
Utils. Code Section 58.052
Regulation of Services
(a)
Except as provided by Subchapter E (Deregulation of Service), Chapter 52 (Commission Jurisdiction), basic network services of an electing company are regulated:(1)
in accordance with this chapter; and(2)
to the extent not inconsistent with this chapter, in accordance with:(A)
Subtitle A;(B)
Chapters 51 (General Provisions), 54 (Certificates), 60 (Competitive Safeguards), 62 (Broadcaster Safeguards), and 63;(C)
Chapter 52 (Commission Jurisdiction), except for Subchapter F;(D)
Subchapters C, D, and E, Chapter 53 (Rates);(E)
Chapter 55 (Regulation of Telecommunications Services), except for:(i)
Subchapters F and G; and(ii)
Sections 55.001 (General Standard), 55.002 (Commission Authority Concerning Standards), 55.003 (Rule or Standard), and 55.004 (Local Exchange Company Rule or Practice Change);(F)
Sections 53.001 (Authorization to Establish and Regulate Rates), 53.003 (Just and Reasonable Rates), 53.004 (Equality of Rates and Services), 53.006 (Burden of Proof), 53.065 (Interexchange Services; Rates of Incumbent Local Exchange Company), 55.005 (Unreasonable Preference or Prejudice Concerning Service Prohibited), 55.006 (Discrimination and Restriction on Competition), 55.009 (Intralata Calls), and 55.010 (Billing for Service to the State); and(G)
commission rules and procedures.(b)
The commission must approve a change in the terms of the tariff offering of a basic network service.
Source:
Section 58.052 — Regulation of Services, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/UT/htm/UT.58.htm#58.052 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
